The 2005 Governors' Cup playoffs will begin on Wednesday, September 7. The three division champions and the second-place team with the highest winning percentage (Wild Card) will meet in the best-of-five opening round. The winners will advance to the compete for the Governors' Cup, a best-of-five series scheduled to begin on September 13.

2005 Player of the Year: Shane Victorino, Scranton/WB
2005 Pitcher of the Year: Zach Duke, Indianapolis
2005 Manager of the Year: Larry Parrish, Toledo
2005 Rookie of the Year: Francisco Liriano, Rochester2005 International League All-Stars.